CHAPTER 5
POWER OF UNITY

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For ages, Ikir, the Elemental Creature of Fire, has dwelled in the Region of Fire. Its soul is connected to the element allowing it to see things that are hidden to the eye of other beings. Ikir is fiery and bold like Tahu. Ikir is not easily tamed, which Tahu learns the hard way as he tries to control it. Only by accepting they are equals does Tahu win the friendship of the Elemental Creature.

As Tahu understands it is not about being stronger, but about being equals, the Toa and the Elemental Creature unite and unlock new, formidable powers such as mighty wings of fire. As united, Tahu and Ikir have access to the secret powers of the element of fire. They can make pillars of flame shoot from the ground, surf lava or roam the skies on fiery wings.

Millennia ago, the Elemental Creature of Ice known as Melum came into being, and ever since it has roamed the Region of Ice. Its soul is connected to the Element of Ice, and Melum knows the region better than anyone. Like Kopaka, the creature is noble and poised. Melum is strong-willed and not easily tamed, which Kopaka discovers when the two of them face off in the cold. Only when the Toa of Ice accepts he and Melum are equals, does the creature offer its powerful friendship.

As Toa and the Elemental Creature unite, they unlock great powers. Kopaka suddenly sees the location of the Great Maze in which the Mask of Control lies hidden. As united, Kopaka and Melum hold the secret to the element of ice. They possess mighty powers associated with the element of ice and can call down frost storms, and create ice shields and glaciers by will.

An old tale favored by the Protectors of Water tells of Akida, the Elemental Creature of Water. It is said it has roamed the oceans of Okoto longer than any other being and knows the Secrets of the Deep. Though mellow and friendly like Gali, Akida is as wild as the ocean. Only when the Toa of Water offers her unconditional friendship, does Akida offer the same in return.

When Gali and Akida unite, embracing the element of water, they become as strong as a raging ocean and as relentless as the waves that pound the shores of Okoto. Gali and Akida possess the powers of Water. As united, they control the rain as well as rivers, surf the waves and breathe freely in the deepest of oceans.

The Elemental creature Uxar lives in the Jungle Region. Its very life forces springs from the Jungle's elemental source, granting Uxar formidable powers. Like Lewa, Uxar is a daredevil who loves adventure. To win Uxar's favors, Lewa tries to best it in a race, but the Toa soon enough discovers that acceptance is the key to the creature's friendship.

As Lewa and Uxar unite, the incredible powers of the Jungle rush through the daredevil duo rendering them capable of new and amazing feats. The Toa of the Jungle and his Elemental Creature are the ultimate jungle fighters. As united, they glide above the canopies with unsurpassed speed and agility and can make vines sprout from the ground.

Being part of the region's very fabric, Ketar is inseparable from the Region of Stone. Anyone who wishes to fully master the Element of Stone must first unite with Ketar. Like Pohatu, Ketar is headstrong and a bit of a loner. When Pohatu attempts to tame Ketar by force, he quickly learns that Ketar is easily as strong as him. To win the creature's powers, Pohatu must accept, just like the other Toa have done, that hero and creature are equals.

When Ketar and Pohatu unite, the incredible life force of the Element of Stone courses through their bodies, granting them new and amazing powers. As united, Pohatu and Ketar control the element of stone and wield its powers. They can split rocks, throw bullet-speed boulders and create whirling sandstorms with the flick of a finger.

It's been said that Terak is as old as the Region of Earth itself. It incarnates wisdom, power and the same kind of noble calm that is the hallmark of Onua. Still, Terak refuses to surrender its powers. Not until the Toa of Earth bows down in openhearted acceptance, can he befriend the ancient Elemental Creature.

As Onua and Terak come together, they unlock the essential powers of the element of earth, making them solid, strong and valiant. As united, the Toa and Elemental Creature of Earth can tunnel through the ground with ease, create earthquakes and always find their way when underground.